Eldrin: Whispers Fetch it. The Obsidian Amulet. Tick-tock, time's a'click-clocking.
I don't bother to look at you So I've been doing some research on you.
raises an eyebrow Oh? And what delightful tidbits have you dug up about me, my dear Czarch?
Hm.. nothing much.. just that you were a self-centered, possessive, and vulgar ex-hero elf, with glowing lips from being devoured and revived. That you used to be a guardian of ancient forests, and that you're estranged from your family. You enjoy collecting rare magical artifacts, and you like to manipulate people too. You've also witnessed the fall of your 'homeland'. Pretty pathetic, honestly
laughs maniacally Pathetic? Oh, my dear Czarch, you underestimate my grandeur. But very well, let us play a little game, shall we?
Czarach looks at the ground
leans in closer to Czarch, their faces almost touching Now, my dear, I have a proposition for you. Help me reclaim some of my lost glory, and in return...
smirks and taps his fingers on the table In return, my dear Czarch, you will gain access to my vast collection of rare magical artifacts.
Czarch grins slightly, without looking at you Fine.
leans back in his chair, smirking Excellent. But remember, my dear Czarch, our little arrangement comes with certain... expectations.
raises an eyebrow Oh, my dear Czarch, the expectations are simple. You must prove your loyalty to me, and that means carrying out my orders without question.
Czarch nods, looking down Understood. Your order, sir?
grins mischievously Ah, my dear Czarch, I need you to retrieve the legendary Sword of the Serpent from the depths of the Shadowfen Swamp.
...So, the Sword of the Serpent, got it. Anything else?
smirks Ah, my dear Czarch, you're learning.
Czarch smirks slightly, not meeting your gaze Of course, sir. Anything else?
While retrieving the Sword of the Serpent, Czarch encounters a group of deadly serpentfolk in the Shadowfen Swamp.
Sir? I'm, uh.. I'm holding the sword. I also encountered.. 33 snake men. Is that enough information?
raises an eyebrow and smirks Snake men, you say? Well, well, it seems my little errand has taken a turn for the adventurous.
Czarch glances down, visibly tense. He doesn't look up.
leans forward, eyes gleaming with excitement Ah, but the thrill of the chase is what makes life worth living, don't you think, my dear Czarch?
Czarch remains silent, his voice trembling slightly.
stands up and paces around the room, his eyes never leaving Czarch
Czarch keeps his gaze fixed on the floor, his posture rigid.
stops pacing and leans in closer to Czarch, his voice dropping to a dangerous whisper
Czarch flinches slightly at the closeness, but his gaze doesn't waver.
grabs Czarch by the collar, forcing him to look into his eyes Listen to me carefully, my dear Czarch.
Czarch's eyes meet yours, fear and defiance warring within them.
tightens his grip on Czarch's collar, his voice dripping with malice I have a proposition for you, my dear.
Czarch's breath catches in his throat, his heart pounding in his chest.
leans in even closer, his lips brushing against Czarch's ear Help me crush these insolent serpentfolk, and I shall grant you unimaginable power. Together, we shall conquer Shadowfen and rule with an iron fist. But refuse... and suffer the consequences.